Join us to make Manchester city centre a better place to work, visit and live.

CityCo represents companies across all sectors, sizes and locations, giving businesses a voice and ensuring they can run effectively and expand activities. We connect businesses with each other, and public agencies, to drive forward initiatives that support an improved, thriving and aspirational city experience. We seek to support economic growth and ensure the city is competing on a national and international scale.

We have over 80 members, spanning a range of sectors including retail, leisure, property, professional and financial services, hotels, transport, education, utilities, creative industries and hospitality. Fees start at £1,000 dependent on your type of business.

Key membership benefits include;

  • Meet key players in Manchester’s business community via our networking events and introductory service.
  • Get your opinion heard through our CEO board dinners and our contacts with senior figures from the public and private sectors in Manchester.
  • Access to research and intelligence to help inform your business plans.
  • Help deliver your CSR objectives and support our Garden City initiative.
  • Get involved in public events that animate the city centre.

Further information about membership can be found here.

Click here to read what some of our members say about CityCo.

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To join CityCo’s network please contact Rachel Brydon, Membership Manager rachel.brydon@cityco.com or call 0161 838 3250.

We look forward to working with you.

  • CitySessions

    01 January 2013 — 31 December 2013, 12:00pm
    Venue: Manchester City Centre

    Bi-monthly exclusive “behind – the – scenes” events only for members to get an early preview or “inside scoop” on new developments and opportunities of interest in Manchester.

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  • Private Board Dinners

    01 January 2013 — 31 December 2013, 12:00pm
    Venue: Manchester City Centre

    Bi-monthly informal dinners or lunches held in a private dining room in one of our member restaurants or hotels.

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  • CityConversations

    01 January 2013 — 31 December 2013, 12:00pm
    Venue: Manchester City Centre

    Quarterly discussion panel events, focussing on speakers and topics of national and international interest.

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  • BCRP Intelligence Briefings

    12 June 2013 — 11 December 2013, 10:00am
    Venue: Manchester City Centre

    CityCo’s BCRP Intelligence Briefings present on operational and security matters which may affect the business community. Invitations are open to security, operations and front-of-house colleagues.

    To enquire about the events and attendance, please contact karen.ryan@cityco.com or call 0161 838 3250.

    Wednesday 12 June 2013, House of Fraser
    Wednesday 10 July 2013, Debenhams
    Wednesday 14 August 2013, Manchester Arndale
    Wednesday 11 September 2013, House of Fraser
    Wednesday 9 October 2013, Debenhams
    Wednesday 13 November 2013, Manchester Arndale
    Wednesday 11 December 2013, Next

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  • PA Network - Malmaison Hotel

    26 June 2013, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
    Venue: Malmaison, 1 Gore St, Manchester M1 3AQ

    Forget the weather and join The PA Network at the beautiful Malmaison for an evening of glamour and indulgence.

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  • Christmas Review

    01 December 2013 — 31 December 2013, 12:00pm
    Venue: Manchester City Centre

    Our annual social event will take place in early December and will thank our members for their support as well as review CityCo achievements from the year.

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  • Annual Review

    01 March 2014 — 31 March 2014, 12:00pm
    Venue: Manchester City Centre

    Large partnership event in mid-March, intended to present upcoming activity in the city centre.

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  • BCRP Intelligence Briefings

    12 June 2013 — 11 December 2013, 10:00am
    Venue: Manchester City Centre

    CityCo’s BCRP Intelligence Briefings present on operational and security matters which may affect the business community. Invitations are open to security, operations and front-of-house colleagues.

    To enquire about the events and attendance, please contact karen.ryan@cityco.com or call 0161 838 3250.

    Wednesday 12 June 2013, House of Fraser
    Wednesday 10 July 2013, Debenhams
    Wednesday 14 August 2013, Manchester Arndale
    Wednesday 11 September 2013, House of Fraser
    Wednesday 9 October 2013, Debenhams
    Wednesday 13 November 2013, Manchester Arndale
    Wednesday 11 December 2013, Next

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  • CitySession - Ruairidh Jackson, NOMA

    23 April 2013, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
    Venue: 1 Angel Square, NOMA, Manchester, M60 0AG

    Join CityCo for our next CitySession with guest speaker Ruairidh Jackson, senior member of Co-operative Estates, and a tour of the new NOMA Head Office

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  • PA Network - To Kill a Mockingbird at Royal Exchange Theatre

    06 March 2013, 5:30pm — 11:00pm
    Venue: Royal Exchange Theatre, St Ann's Sq, M2 7DH

    Join The PA Network for an exclusive evening at the Royal Exchange Theatre.

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  • Piccadilly Partnership Private Dinner

    20 February 2013, 6:00pm — 10:00pm
    Venue: Ember Lounge at Malmaison

    CityCo and Piccadilly Partnership host invitation-only dinners for senior colleagues from member companies, hosted by members of the Board. These events enable strategic discussions in an informal setting.

    Host: Richard Lewis, Chairman, Piccadilly Partnership

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  • Private Board Dinner

    21 January 2013, 6:30pm — 10:30pm
    Venue: Double Tree by Hilton

    CityCo holds invitation-only dinners for senior colleagues from member companies, hosted by members of the Board. These events enable strategic discussions in an informal setting.

    Host: Rowena Burns, Chair of Cityco and Chief Operating Officer, Bruntwood

    read more
  • CitySessions

    01 January 2013 — 31 December 2013, 12:00pm
    Venue: Manchester City Centre

    Bi-monthly exclusive “behind – the – scenes” events only for members to get an early preview or “inside scoop” on new developments and opportunities of interest in Manchester.

    read more
  • Private Board Dinners

    01 January 2013 — 31 December 2013, 12:00pm
    Venue: Manchester City Centre

    Bi-monthly informal dinners or lunches held in a private dining room in one of our member restaurants or hotels.

    read more
  • CityConversations

    01 January 2013 — 31 December 2013, 12:00pm
    Venue: Manchester City Centre

    Quarterly discussion panel events, focussing on speakers and topics of national and international interest.

    read more
  • Member Christmas Drinks

    13 December 2012, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
    Venue: Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3JL

    Join us for festive drinks at Manchester Art Gallery

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  • PA Network Christmas Party

    05 December 2012, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
    Venue: Malmaison, 1 Gore Street, Manchester, M1 3AQ

    Celebrate the festive season with The PA Network as we host a dazzling Christmas party at Manchester’s luxurious Malmaison hotel

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  • CitySessions - Dave Moutrey, Cornerhouse

    29 November 2012, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
    Venue: Cornerhouse

    Join CityCo for our next CitySession with guest speaker Dave Moutrey, CEO, Cornerhouse & The Library Theatre Company

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  • Private Board Dinner

    20 November 2012, 6:30pm — 10:30pm
    Venue: The Hilton Hotel, Deansgate

    CityCo holds invitation-only dinners for senior colleagues from member companies, hosted by members of the Board. These events enable strategic discussions in an informal setting.

    Host: Rowena Burns, Chair of Cityco and Chief Operating Officer, Bruntwood

    read more
  • PA Network - MacDonald Hotel Spa Evening

    06 November 2012 — 07 November 2012, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
    Venue: MacDonald Hotel

    Join The PA Network this November for an evening of pre-Christmas pampering at the MacDonald Hotel and Spa.

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  • Piccadilly Forum: Piccadilly - Manchester's latest digital district

    22 October 2012, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
    Venue: NQ2022, Dale Street, Northern Quarter

    Join Piccadilly Partnership and CityCo for an informal reception to discuss the future of the digital sector in Piccadilly.

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  • CityConversations - Knowledge and Innovation in Manchester

    11 October 2012, 8:00am — 10:00am
    Venue: The Bridgewater Hall

    CityCo, in partnership with Manchester Science Parks, Bruntwood, and Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, present a CityConversation about Knowledge & Innovation in Manchester, sponsored by Cisco.

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  • CitySessions - Ian Simpson, Ian Simpson Architects

    11 September 2012, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
    Venue: Marks & Clerk, 1 New York Street, Manchester, M1 4HD

    CityCo invites you to our next CitySession with guest speaker Ian Simpson, Ian Simpson Architects

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  • Rocket to the top with Nicky Pattinson

    05 September 2012, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
    Venue: The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street Manchester M2 3WS

    Join us in the spectacular Bridgewater Hall for an evening of drinks, nibbles and music; and to hear from the UK’s No 1 sales expert in how to rocket to the top

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  • Private Board Dinner

    04 September 2012, 6:30pm — 10:30pm
    Venue: Malmaison

    CityCo holds invitation-only dinners for senior colleagues from member companies, hosted by members of the Board. These events enable strategic discussions in an informal setting.

    Host: Rowena Burns, Chair of Cityco and Chief Operating Officer, Bruntwood

    read more
  • CitySessions - Mike Emmerich, Chief Executive New Economy

    02 July 2012, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
    Venue: Mr Thomas' Chop House

    This July we are delighted to welcome Mike Emmerich, Chief Executive, New Economy – the organisation responsible for creating economic growth and prosperity for Manchester.

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  • Private Board Dinner

    25 June 2012, 6:30pm — 10:30pm
    Venue: Malmaison

    CityCo holds invitation-only dinners for senior colleagues from member companies, hosted by members of the Board. These events enable strategic discussions in an informal setting.

    Host: Rowena Burns, Chair of Cityco and Chief Operating Officer, Bruntwood

    read more
  • CityConversations - Business Tourism

    19 June 2012, 8:00am — 10:00am
    Venue: Hilton Deansgate

    CityCo and Piccadilly Partnership members are invited to our next CityConversations event. Hear our expert panel discuss strategies and opportunties for Manchester’s Business Tourism sector.

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  • CitySessions - Claire Moreland, Chetham's School of Music

    29 May 2012, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
    Venue: Chetham's School of Music, Long Millgate, Manchester, M3 1SB

    CityCo invites you to attend our second CitySessions event

    The new events programme aims to turn the spotlight on a particular business or project in the city, focusing on the latest developments and allowing our guests access to the city’s major players.

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  • Private Board Dinner

    28 May 2012, 6:30pm — 10:30pm
    Venue: Harvey Nichols

    CityCo holds invitation-only dinners for senior colleagues from member companies, hosted by members of the Board. These events enable strategic discussions in an informal setting.

    Host: Rowena Burns, Chair of Cityco and Chief Operating Officer, Bruntwood

    read more
  • Manchester: A Digital Future

    15 May 2012, 6:30pm — 8:30pm
    Venue: Crowne Plaza, 70 Shudehill, Manchester, M4 4AF

    As part of the FutureEverything festival, SMC_MCR (formerly Social Media Cafe), in association with CityCo, is hosting a discussion about Manchester’s digital future

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  • PA Network - Harvey Nichols Beauty Evening

    09 May 2012, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
    Venue: Harvey Nichols, New Cathedral Street, Manchester, M1 1AD

    Join The PA Network this May for a stylish evening of pampering and beauty at Harvey Nichols, Manchester

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  • Private Board Dinner

    23 April 2012, 7:00pm — 10:00pm
    Venue: Mint Hotel

    CityCo holds invitation-only dinners for senior colleagues from member companies, hosted by members of the Board.

    These events enable strategic discussions in an informal setting.

    Host: Rowena Burns, Chair of Cityco and Chief Operating Officer, Bruntwood

    read more
  • CityConversation - Arts and Culture

    18 April 2012, 8:00am — 10:00am
    Venue: Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street

    You are invited to hear Manchester’s visionary leaders discuss the future of the city’s cultural sector

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  • Private Board Dinner

    28 March 2012, 7:00pm — 10:00pm
    Venue: Hilton Hotel

    CityCo holds invitation-only dinners for senior colleagues from member companies, hosted by members of the Board.

    These events enable strategic discussions in an informal setting.

    Host: Rowena Burns, Chair of Cityco and Chief Operating Officer, Bruntwood

    read more
  • CitySessions - Living Ventures

    20 March 2012, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
    Venue: Peppermint Bay, 1 The Avenue, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3AP

    CityCo invites you to attend the launch of our new event series – CitySessions

    The new events programme aims to turn the spotlight on a particular business or project in the city, focusing on the latest developments and allowing our guests access to the city’s major players.

    read more
  • High Street Sentinel

    19 March 2012 — 23 March 2012, 9:00am –10:00am
    Venue: AMC Cinema Great Northern, Manchester

    City centre businesses are invited to an anti-terrorism briefing

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  • CityTours - The Sharp Project

    15 March 2012, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
    Venue: The Sharp Project, Thorp Road, Manchester

    Join CityCo for a behind the scenes tour and presentation at Manchester’s digital content production complex, The Sharp Project

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  • Private Board Dinner - Chairman's Dinner

    14 March 2012, 7:00pm — 10:00pm
    Venue: Malmaison Hotel

    CityCo holds invitation-only dinners for senior colleagues from member companies, hosted by members of the Board. These events enable strategic discussions in an informal setting.

    Host: Rowena Burns, Chair of Cityco and Chief Operating Officer, Bruntwood

    read more
  • Private Board Dinner

    29 February 2012, 7:00pm — 10:00pm
    Venue: Harvey Nichols

    CityCo holds invitation-only dinners for senior colleagues from member companies, hosted by members of the Board. These events enable strategic discussions in an informal setting.

    Host: Rowena Burns, Chair of Cityco and Chief Operating Officer, Bruntwood

    read more
  • Manchester City Centre Annual Review 2011/12

    08 February 2012, 8:00am — 10:00am
    Venue: Town Hall

    CityCo invites Manchester’s senior business community to attend our Manchester City Centre Annual Review 2011/12 on Wednesday 8 February 2012 at the Town Hall. The event will provide guests with a real sense of how the city will evolve in the coming year.

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  • Private Board Dinner

    30 January 2012, 7:00pm — 9:00pm
    Venue: Mint Hotel Manchester

    CityCo holds invitation-only dinners for senior colleagues from member companies, hosted by members of the Board. These events enable strategic discussions in an informal setting.

    Host: Rowena Burns, Chair of Cityco and Chief Operating Officer, Bruntwood

    read more
  • The PA Network - House of Fraser

    14 December 2011, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
    Venue: House of Fraser Kendals

    Join fellow PAs for a festive styling evening at House of Fraser Kendals

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  • The PA Network - Park Inn

    30 November 2011, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
    Venue: Park Inn, Manchester

    Join fellow PAs for a festive food and drink extravaganza at the Park Inn

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  • Piccadilly and Northern Quarter Independent Business Forum

    22 November 2011, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
    Venue: Matt & Phreds Jazz Club, city centre

    Join us as we invite a panel of experienced experts to give their views on the current market, trends, threats and opportunities for the independent trader.

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  • Lowry to Life Preview

    10 November 2011, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
    Venue: KRO Piccadilly, Manchester

    The Piccadilly Partnership hosts the exclusive preview of 'Lowry to Life’ -an ambitious digital re-imagining of LS Lowry’s famous painting 'Piccadilly Gardens’, live in the heart of modern day Manchester.

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  • CityConversations - Digital and Media

    27 October 2011, 8:00am — 10:00am
    Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel

    Turning the spotlight on Media City and The Sharp Project, the event will look at their impact on the economy of the city and wider region, and how the digital and media landscape will evolve over the next decade.

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  • The PA Network - Grill on New York Street

    17 October 2011, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
    Venue: Grill on New York Street

    Join fellow city centre PA’s for wine tasting and canapes.

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  • The Manchester Breakfast - Paul Simpson, CEO Visit Manchester

    05 October 2011, 8:00am — 10:00am
    Venue: Cobbetts LLP, Mosley St

    The event will enable an intimate forum for debate between our invited speaker and audience of CityCo and Piccadilly Partnership members.

    Speaker: Paul Simpson, CEO Visit Manchester

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  • PA Network

    28 September 2011, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
    Venue: Anvic Developments, Piccadilly House

    It’s all about you!

    Following requests from several network members, we’ve decided to make you the subject of our September event. Anvic’s stunning Piccadilly House will host our first PA Forum event – giving you the chance to share and explore issues that affect you at work.

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  • The Manchester Breakfast - with Chris Oglesby, CEO, Bruntwood

    07 September 2011, 8:00am — 10:00am
    Venue: Cobbetts LLP, Mosley St

    Chris Oglesby, CEO, Bruntwood

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  • Northern Quarter Business Forum

    09 August 2011, 3:30pm — 5:00pm
    Venue: TBC

    Northern Quarter Business Forum events bring together Northern Quarter businesses as a strategic working group, to discuss and implement projects and initiatives with an aim to improve the Northern Quarter area of the city.

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  • PA Network

    14 July 2011, 6:00pm
    Venue: Spa 303, Hilton Hotel, Deansgate

    Network with PAs from across the city while you enjoy canapes and wine in Cloud 23’s East Lounge and experience a private evening of pampering and spa treatments.

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  • Northern Quarter Business Forum

    12 July 2011, 3:30pm — 5:00pm
    Venue: TBC

    Northern Quarter Business Forum events bring together Northern Quarter businesses as a strategic working group, to discuss and implement projects and initiatives with an aim to improve the Northern Quarter area of the city.

    read more
  • The Manchester Breakfast - with Chief Constable Peter Fahy

    06 July 2011, 8:00am — 10:00am
    Venue: Cobbetts LLP, Mosley St

    Chief Constable Peter Fahy, Greater Manchester Police

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  • Northern Quarter Business Forum

    14 June 2011, 3:30pm — 5:00pm
    Venue: TBC

    Northern Quarter Business Forum events bring together Northern Quarter businesses as a strategic working group, to discuss and implement projects and initiatives with an aim to improve the Northern Quarter area of the city.

    read more
  • The Manchester Breakfast - with Andrew Stokes

    01 June 2011, 8:00am — 10:00am
    Venue: Cobbetts LLP, Mosley St

    Andrew Stokes, Chief Executive, Marketing Manchester

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  • Northern Quarter Business Forum

    17 May 2011, 3:30pm — 5:00pm
    Venue: Thomas Restaurant, Thomas St

    Northern Quarter Business Forum events bring together Northern Quarter businesses as a strategic working group, to discuss and implement projects and initiatives with an aim to improve the Northern

    read more
  • The Manchester Breakfast - with Andrew Harrison

    04 May 2011, 8:00am — 10:00am
    Venue: Cobbetts LLP, Mosley St

    An audience with Andrew Harrison, Managing Director, Manchester Airport

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  • Northern Quarter Business Forum

    19 April 2011, 3:30pm — 5:00pm
    Venue: Manchester city centre (various venues)

    Northern Quarter Business Forum events bring together Northern Quarter businesses as a strategic working group, to discuss and implement projects and initiatives with an aim to improve the Northern Quarter area of the city.

    read more
  • The Manchester Breakfast - with Sir Howard Bernstein

    06 April 2011, 8:00am — 10:00am
    Venue: Cobbetts LLP, Mosley St

    An audience with Sir Howard Bernstein, Chief Executive, Manchester City Council

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  • Piccadilly Forum - Creative Trends

    24 March 2011, 6:00pm — 8:00pm
    Venue: An Outlet, Dale Street

    This lively, informal event heard from two of Manchester’s flourishing creative agencies – Mark Beaumont, Creative Director at Dinosaur and Kate Doyle, Director at Four 23, as they presented their trend predictions for 2011/12.

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  • The PA Network - Clever Communications

    10 March 2011, 6:00pm
    Venue: Bruntwood City Tower

    The event invited the city’s PAs and EAs to an experiential taster session in becoming 'a PA with PA – Perfect Awareness’, delivered by Lindsay Taylor, Coach and Trainer with Your Excellency Limited.

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  • The Manchester Breakfast - with Sir Richard Leese

    02 March 2011, 8:00am — 10:00am
    Venue: Cobbetts LLP, Mosley St

    An audience with Sir Richard Leese, Leader, Manchester City Council

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  • CityConversations - New Property Developments

    27 January 2011, 4:25pm
    Venue: Deansgate Suite, Hilton Manchester Deansgate

    The event updated members on major property developments underway in the city centre; The Co-Operative’s work in the north of the city, and plans for St Peter’s Square and First Street.

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